How to Make Wedding Arrangements
For most women, getting engaged is probably one of the most exciting moments of their lives. During the first weeks following the moment that your guy popped the question, you can expect to feel giddy with happiness and bursting with anticipation. But after that, the fun and stress of making wedding arrangements begin. So focus and try to keep yourself from turning into bridezilla; take a deep breath and start the countdown to the big day.
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Set a budget. As soon as you've settled on a date, you and your fiancé have to agree on how much you're willing to spend for the wedding. Use a calculator and be sure to base your budget on your income, your estimated expenses, and any financial contribution from others.
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Identify your priorities. Creating a budget is easier than sticking to it. The best way to deal is to list your priorities. What are the top five things that you simply have to have and what are those that you can scrimp on.
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Draw up a guest list. Refer to your address book and create a list of people that you need to be present during your big day---family, close friends and maybe work colleagues if you can spare more seats at the reception. You want to start consolidating the list as early as possible to get your invitations out, especially to those who need to make travel plans for your wedding.
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Research venues and suppliers for the wedding and contract with a wedding planner as necessary. If you have the budget for it, it's best to work with a wedding planner to help you get things organized. The planner can also help you research possible venues according to your budget. Alternatively, you can go online and search for possible venues and even suppliers for different wedding needs through the Internet. The resource portion of this article should be able to help you get started.
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Get your wedding license and prepare related documents. You need to get a marriage license and reserve a minister or a priest for the ceremony. Some religions will also require particular documents for you to get married, such as birth and baptismal certificates. Make sure to have those ready so you don't run into problems later on.
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Finalize the details for the wedding. A few weeks before the wedding, you need to confirm that everything is in order. Make sure that you have the invitations sent out and transportation arrangements organized. Ensure that the caterers, florists and everyone who will make your wedding a success are doing their jobs.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep all your ideas in a notebook---from fabric swatches and keepsake designs to contracts and addresses for suppliers and vendors. Start as early as possible so you get more time to shop for the best deals and even get discounts from vendors.
